St. James, North Carolina, is a certified National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat. Now residents hope other towns will follow suit.

North Carolina is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the country, but wildlife experts said these animals ...

MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. — An elk with a toddler’s swing entangled in its antlers was spotted by residents in Maggie Valley on Friday, Nov. 28, prompting a response from local wildlife officials, ABC ...

The days are getting longer and warmer as spring quickly approaches, and people aren't the only ones becoming more active.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fluffy snow fell in parts of the metro Charlotte on Thursday, adding to icy conditions left by a historic winter storm that ...

The annual spring Terrapin Tally, which is headed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, relies on volunteers to spot and ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Carolina Wildlife Center has rehabilitated 11,000 animals since opening in 2019. The center operates with 8 staff members, 30 ...

NCWRC conducts 200 to 300 prescribed burns across 20,000 to 30,000 acres each year to restore and maintain wildlife habitat.

SIX ARE IN ISOLATION. AN ELK IS SAFE AFTER DEPUTIES AND WILDLIFE STAFF IN HAYWOOD COUNTY WORKED TO REMOVE A SWING FROM ITS ANTLERS. ELK HAD BEEN SPOTTED WITH THAT BLUE SWING ON ITS ANTLERS. THE ...

Skywatch Bird Rescue said brown pelicans along the coast have been found with deliberate injuries, allegedly linked to commercial fishing activities. The increase in injured pelicans raises concerns ...

Fluffy snow fell in parts of the metro Charlotte on Feb. 5, adding to icy conditions left by a historic winter storm that walloped all 100 North Carolina counties in January. Temperatures were slow to ...